Kiggelaria africana

Kiggelaria africana is a ast growing tree with light green leaves. Small, yellow flowers are followed by grey-green star-shaped capsules. Plant in a well-drained soil.

Plant Description:

Kiggelaria africana is a fast growing tree with light green leaves. Small, yellow flowers are followed by grey-green star-shaped capsules that open to display shiny, black seeds covered with a bright orange-red coating. Sexes are on separate trees.

Plant Kiggelaria africana in sun or semi-shade. It is the host plant to the Garden Acrea butterfly and the seeds a great favourite amingst birds